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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
The most practical approach is treating analog methods as a complement to digital tools.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Pat Mueller, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Over the course of a day, these sources naturally complement each other.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
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Noun
The 9-hour, one-time performance—created in collaboration with the Wiener Festwochen arts festival and the Nitsch Foundation—served as a complement to her Venice work.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
The most practical approach is treating analog methods as a complement to digital tools.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Verb
To make the resemblances convincing, Gethings recruited participants by complementing their standout features and promising to accentuate them with the help of hair and makeup stylists in a studio setting.
—Pat Mueller, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Over the course of a day, these sources naturally complement each other.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Meanwhile, in the United States, menopause has increasingly become both a medical issue and a booming commercial category tied to everything from hormone therapy and supplements to longevity clinics, wearable technology, and wellness optimization.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Get a rain gauge and supplement irrigation as spring rains slow over the summer months.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Noun
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Zelensky said in his nightly address Monday that between between January and May, Ukrainian troops have struck 15 Russian oil refineries, knocking out 40% of Russia’s main oil refining capacity.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Greta Lee is gorgeous in a crimson dress adorned with white stars at the Toy Story 5 UK launch event on May 28 in London.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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On request, Dawson then takes out more goodies from the bag, each boot adorned in a unique design that makes the otherwise plain white shoes pop with an authentic flash of personality.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Noun
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On average, midweek travel dates are usually quieter for a few reasons, including the fact that fewer vacationers start or end their trips in the middle of the week and business travel volume is lower on Tuesdays.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Meanwhile, nearly 90% of companies are using AI to screen candidates, overwhelmed by a staggering volume of résumés.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The idea is to enhance security at nonprofits that could be targeted for their ideology or mission.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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In advertising, innovations in AI have led to the capability to analyze huge volumes of data, to tailor ads to individual consumer preferences and behaviors, and to enhance personalization in advertising.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Camp Lucy was born when former antiques dealer and real estate developer Whit Hanks restored the ornate chapel on his family’s property in 2008.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Plans call for a nine-screen movie theater spanning 40,000 square feet, restaurants and bars, retail shops, and a 773-space parking garage, which has already been completed.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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In the late 1960s and early ’70s, for example, Nilsson completed a series of silver ink drawings on black paper that nod to Indigenous Australian bark paintings.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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According to a 2025 Ipsos survey, 36% of US Temu consumers use the platform to decorate their homes or offices.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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One of those efforts is decorating hospital rooms through the nonprofit Wish Upon a Teen, which has since named Nancy Sovran its executive director.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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